Higher Education / Community College 2,500+ in Nevada

College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Employee Life Insurance

Understand your group coverage gaps and explore supplemental life insurance options from A-rated (A.M. Best) carriers through agents in our Nevada network.

2,500+ in Nevada

Estimated Nevada Employees

$200,000

Illustrative Coverage Amount

$20–$50/mo

Illustrative Premium Range

Coverage Analysis

Group Benefits vs. Coverage Gaps

Understanding what College of Southern Nevada (CSN) typically provides — and where that coverage falls short.

Typical Group Benefits

What College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Likely Provides

  • NSHE group life insurance
  • Nevada PERS enrollment
  • Health benefits through NSHE
Important Considerations

Common Coverage Gaps

  • Community college wages often lower than university-level faculty
  • Adjunct and part-time instructors widely used — many ineligible for group benefits
  • PERS ≠ life insurance income protection
  • Group coverage ends with CSN employment
Supplemental Coverage

Why College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Employees Consider Supplemental Life Insurance

1

Accessible to adjunct and part-time instructors excluded from group benefits

2

Affordable for community college wage levels

3

Portable through community college and K-12 career transitions

4

PERS complement for those who participate

5

Year-round availability — no enrollment period required

Coverage Context

Supplemental Coverage for College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Employees

CSN is one of Nevada's largest community colleges, serving tens of thousands of students across multiple Las Vegas-area campuses. Its workforce includes full-time faculty, advisors, and staff alongside a substantial adjunct faculty population — many of whom receive no group life benefits. Individual supplemental life insurance through an A-rated (A.M. Best) carrier provides CSN employees with accessible, affordable protection regardless of employment classification. Agents in our network serve community college employees throughout southern Nevada.

Guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance carrier. No personalized coverage recommendation is made — work with a licensed agent to determine what is right for your situation.

Illustrative Cost

Your Estimated Coverage

Example coverage amounts and illustrative premiums for College of Southern Nevada (CSN) employees.

$200,000

Illustrative Coverage Amount

$20–$50/mo

Illustrative Monthly Premium

Illustrative monthly premium for a healthy non-smoker instructor age 38. Actual premiums vary by carrier and individual underwriting.

Actual premiums vary by carrier and individual underwriting. Quotes are estimates subject to underwriting review.

FAQs

College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Employee Life Insurance Questions

Yes. Adjunct instructors with documented income from their CSN assignment and any other employment can qualify for individual life insurance. Income from multiple institutions can be combined.

Yes. Income from multiple employers is includable in your insurable income calculation. A licensed agent can help you document total teaching income across institutions.

Yes. CSN is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, and qualifying employees participate in Nevada PERS on the same terms as university employees.

Explore Supplemental Coverage as a College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Employee

Agents in our network of Nevada-licensed professionals can compare options from multiple A-rated (A.M. Best) carriers to help you understand what supplemental coverage may make sense for your situation.

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